"He brings a good background to this position. I enjoyed my time here, but now it's his time," said Dr. Walters.

"I'm grateful the new high school is going to be a pivotal moment of every school system, when you talk about the career academy, the dual enrollment, move one when ready. I mean the opportunity is just awesome," said Dr. Choates.

The school board is now looking for land for a new high school.

Dr. Choates plans to visit every school next week and will hold a town hall for parents in the coming weeks.